Life’s Good at LG!
At LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and LED lighting. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.
We strongly believe that our people’s competitive spirit, proactive leadership, and expertise helps drive the company forward. As such, LG is the right place for you if:
You are a smart cookie. You like to dig into the data and find creative solutions.
You are motivated and driven. You thrive on a challenge and want to be No. 1.
You are a people person. You like helping people out and you want to understand where they’re coming from.
You’re honest and you will speak up (politely, of course!), but you do it because you care and because it’s the right thing to do.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Supply Chain Management team as a Demand Planner Intern. As a Demand Planner Intern, you will be responsible for supporting Demand Planners in daily operations, stock management, supply planning and forecasting. In addition, you will gather and analyse the weekly stock levels and generate sales and channel stock reports to relevant stakeholders.
Your Role & Responsibilities
Forecast process set-up & improvement
Working in conjunction with Order Desk Management, Sales & Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve daily operations and supporting the main demand planner.
Statistical Forecasting & Data Analysis
Build on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements, free flow of information and generally enhance Sales Management, Supplier & Customer working relations.
Weekly S&OP meeting with Product Management and sales teams.
Reporting
Ensure regular review and reporting of progress to Demand Planning Manager, Sales Head and European Supply Chain of progress in realisation of all relevant KPI’s, identify bottlenecks and recommendation of appropriate remedial action.
Skills, Education & Experience
Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
Highly Proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas) and confident using new systems
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work assertively to debate/challenge forecasts or tackle issues and reach a consensus between all parties
Logical common sense and proactive approach to problem solving
Good presentation skills
Excellent organizational and administration skills & attributes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team Player
Highly focused and capable of sustaining a fast pace in a dynamic environment
Completer finisher - able to be resilient to drive issues through to a successful customer focused solution
Your Benefits
~9% Employer Contribution into your Pension
~25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
~ Staff Discount
~ Subsidised Cafeteria
Our Equal Opportunities Statement
LG Electronics U.K. Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Right to Work
Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must already possess the right to work legally in the United Kingdom.